Costco
Marysville, WA 98271 360-652-4530
| Checkbook's Top Rating | |
|---|---|
| Quality | NO |
| Price | NO** |
- 16 ratings
- 71% gave a "superior" overall rating
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- "Staff helps, offers good advice, not just trying to sell products. Sometimes can't be helped for a..."
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Symptoms of Hearing Loss
If you are hearing less than you used to, you’re not alone. About 10 percent of Americans have some hearing loss, and the figure is more than 30 percent for persons over age 65.
Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is extremely common. It can be a normal part of the aging process and, for many, an inevitable result of living in a noisy society. There are two primary types of hearing loss: sensorineural loss and conductive loss.
Before Buying Any Hearing Aid, Get Evaluated
Suspect you have hearing loss? First rule out medical problems that can be treated without hearing aids by consulting a physician or independent audiologist.
Can Hearing Aids Really Help Me?
Many people with hearing loss don’t seek help because they don’t want to acknowledge a handicap or they don’t think hearing aids are effective.
How to Select the Right Hearing Aid
Hearing aids vary in shape, size, and the way they are worn. Not all patients are good candidates for each option; if you have moderate-to-profound hearing loss, carefully discuss your choices with your physician and audiologist.
Should You Buy an OTC Hearing Aid When They Become Available?
With the goal of making hearing healthcare more accessible and affordable, in 2017 a new law directed the FDA to create a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids that patients can buy on their own, without visiting a specialist. But OTC hearing aids aren’t for everyone.
Where to Buy Hearing Aids
If you’re about to get a hearing aid, be wary: Because of the “scientific” nature of the purchase, consumers are often vulnerable to misinformation and bad deals. Our ratings of hearing centers will help you find reliable advice.
How to Save Money on Hearing Aids
Be sure to shop for price. Our undercover shoppers collected prices for 12 different hearing aid models from area sellers and found some companies charge prices that are twice as expensive as others.
How to Avoid Being Stuck with the Wrong Hearing Aid
Most hearing-aid purchases go off without a hitch. But some don’t. It’s not easy to get things right because each patient’s hearing loss is unique, and every patient has different expectations. Here are steps you can take to protect yourself from bad choices.
How to Maximize the Benefits of Hearing Aids
You want to make sure your hearing aid works properly, maximizes the benefits it offers, and lasts a long time.
Hearing Health Resources
Here is a list of organizations that can offer tremendous help for patients with hearing loss.
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